Europe

Europe

Iceland: Vikings! and Democracy

As an American I never really investigated my Swedish/Norwegian/UK heritage.That all changed after a spur of the moment decision to fly to Iceland for a week. My pre-trip research told me that...

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Magical Yosemite in Winter

Wandering the crystalline kingdom that is Yosemite National Park in the deep winter, I came across historical sites, wildlife, and cozy spots to warm my toes...

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Spanish Heritage in Santa Barbara

As a teenager, I stayed with my girlfriend, Martha, and her family in Santa Barbara in the summertime. Every morning, we spent hours doing our hair, putting...

Europe

SURPRISE! I’M MOVING TO PARIS

Ever since I first set eyes upon it, I’ve wanted to move to Paris. It was everything I’ve imagined it to be. A city that oozed sophistication and history...